Chase Center (Seattle)
| Company type | Office building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Key people | Russell Investments (headquarters) |
| Products | Office space |
Russell Investments Center is a skyscraper rising 42 stories in Seattle, Washington, ranking as the city's ninth tallest structure. Completed in 2006, it marked the most significant expansion of Seattle's downtown skyline in nearly a decade and a half.
Initially known as WaMu Center, the building functioned as the main office for Washington Mutual (WaMu), consolidating its Seattle-area employees to improve efficiency and encourage teamwork. Construction concluded in early 2006, with occupancy beginning by March. After Washington Mutual's collapse in 2008 and the acquisition of its assets by JPMorgan Chase, the building was renamed Chase Center in June 2009. Later that year, in September, Northwestern Mutual acquired the property, relocating its subsidiary Russell Investments' headquarters from Tacoma, Washington, and subsequently renaming the tower Russell Investments Center.
The architectural firm NBBJ, also responsible for designing nearby Two Union Square, created this tower, which was constructed by general contractor Sellen Construction. Positioned at 1301 Second Avenue, directly across from 1201 Third Avenue (previously known as Washington Mutual Tower), the building integrates the first four floors of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) on its western side, linking with the museum's existing facilities. WaMu and SAM established an agreement allowing for museum expansion up to the 12th floor over a twenty-year period.
Among its features is a private rooftop terrace located on the west portion of the 17th floor, providing walking trails for staff members. The west-facing exterior showcases a "12" during Seattle Seahawks games by adjusting window shades—a tribute to the team's "12th man" fan base—initiated in 2006 and regularly displayed prior to their Super Bowl XLVIII victory.
In July 2024, Russell Investments revealed intentions to move their headquarters to Rainier Square Tower.
Tenants
- Russell Investments (headquarters)
- Seattle Art Museum
- Nordstrom
- Oracle
- Zillow (headquarters)
- Indeed, Inc.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Perkins Coie (leasing space subleased from Zillow starting in 2025)